© Mechelle (CC BY)
© Mechelle (CC BY)
5000 Kwacha Elephant; Mule
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5000 Kwacha (5000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Elephant turned left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• AFRICAN WILDLIFE •
ELEPHANT • 1 oz Ag 999
Edge
Reeded
Comment
©Mechelle
The origins of the mule:
©Sjoelund
Interesting fact
The 5000 Kwacha (Elephant; Mule) 1999 coin from Zambia is unique in that it features an elephant and a mule on the same coin, which is a rare combination in numismatics.
